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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.54, 4,555.79 and 845.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.54, 4,555.79 and 845.75 is: 1,268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.54 : 4,555.79 = 845.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.54/4,555.79 = 845.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.54x = 4,555.79 × 845.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.54x = 3,853,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,080.89/3,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.49

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